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  2. Age fraud in association football - Wikipedia

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    There are several reasons why players choose to use false documentation. European scouts are looking for young talented players from poorer countries to sign for a European club. The players know that there is a lesser chance of being signed if they are, for example, 23 years old as opposed to 17 years old as there would be less time for the ...

  3. Racism in association football - Wikipedia

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    Racism in association football is the abuse of players, officials, and fans because of their skin colour, nationality, or ethnicity.Some may also be targeted because of their association with an opposing team, although there have been instances of individuals being targeted by their own fans.

  4. Racism in sport - Wikipedia

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    This racism was not limited to Germans, as Americans expressed racist sentiments as well. U.S. track and field coach Dean Cromwell stated "It was not long ago that his [the black athlete's] ability to sprint and jump was a life-and-death matter to him in the jungle. His muscles are pliable, and his easy-going disposition is a valuable aid to ...

  5. Should independent study kids be allowed to play sports ... - AOL

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    Under current policy, those students have not been allowed to try out for sports. The independent student program serves as an alternative option for students to get a diploma while learning in a ...

  6. Association football - Wikipedia

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    Under the Laws, the two basic states of play during a game are ball in play and ball out of play. From the beginning of each playing period with a kick-off until the end of the playing period, the ball is in play at all times, except when either the ball leaves the field of play, or play is stopped by the referee. When the ball becomes out of ...

  7. Race and sports - Wikipedia

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    Not only are finances an issue, the talent that is being presented is ultimately looked over because minorities coaches are not being hired and the NFL is meeting their status quo, of at least interviewing minorities for head coaching and general manager positions. Social networks also play a big role in how coaches are hired. [77]

  8. Blind soccer explained: What are the rules and why are some ...

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    The field of play for blind soccer measures 40m x 20m (or roughly 131.2ft x 65.6ft), whereas FIFA recommends pitches of 105m x 68m (roughly 344.5ft x 223.1ft) for the able-bodied game.

  9. Head coach Vlatko Andonovski admitted his side “did not play well” against Portugal, while TNT soccer analyst and the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) great Julie Foudy told CNN: “They ...